Redmi K90 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17T
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $420 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 71/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 2,026,828); the Xiaomi 17T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Xiaomi 17T
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 2026828
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $449
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 227g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17T, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T leads (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100, Xiaomi 17T — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (74/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Xiaomi 17T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3233695 | 2026828 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17T
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17T
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17T
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Xiaomi 17T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Xiaomi 17T by 59.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $29. Redmi K90 Ultra was $29 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (92/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (63/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (78/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (74/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Redmi K90 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 17T by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17T?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 17T — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Xiaomi 17T leads on camera score (63/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17T?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17T is a better fit for active users.